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Real Estate Development Systems Research VISTA-DC

Wesley Housing is a nonprofit affordable housing developer focused on expanding and preserving high-quality housing for individuals and families with low-income across Virginia. This VISTA volunteer project will strengthen the organization’s ability to serve underserved communities in Southern and Central Virginia by providing the research and building the systems and tools needed to advance more affordable housing developments. The VISTA volunteer will lead the development of a comprehensive Real Estate Development Playbook that standardizes how development projects are identified, evaluated, and financed. This includes creating underwriting models, pipeline tracking tools, funding strategy frameworks, and partnership engagement approaches. The VISTA member will also research and map funding opportunities, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, rental subsidies, and alternative funding sources, to support long-term affordability. In addition to developing tools and materials, the VISTA volunteer will pilot these resources in partnership with the project managers on active development projects, support internal adoption through training and documentation, and help integrate them into ongoing organizational workflows. The result will be a stronger, more scalable development pipeline and improved ability to bring new affordable housing projects to fruition. By building long-term organizational capacity, this project will contribute to increased access to stable, affordable housing and support broader anti-poverty outcomes in underserved communities.

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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer will design and implement a omprehensive Real Estate Development Playbook that strengthens Wesley Housing’s capacity to identify, evaluate, and advance development projects in Southern and Central Virginia. The VISTA volunteer will develop standardized tools, pipeline tracking systems, and funding strategy frameworks, including LIHTC and alternative capital sources. They will conduct community and market analysis, engage with partners, and pilot Playbook tools on active development projects to refine and improve effectiveness. The VISTA will develop training materials and facilitate internal adoption of these resources and systems, resulting in a stronger, more scalable pipeline of development projects that expand access to stable, affordable housing for individuals and families with low-income.

Program Benefits : Monthly cell phone stipend, travel , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Housing , Entrepreneur/Business , Homeland Security , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Business/Entrepreneur , Writing/Editing , Architectural Planning , Research Skills , Computers/Technology .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Real Estate Development Systems Research VISTA-DC

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington/Baltimore

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 06/29/2026 To 08/12/2026

Contact

Edward Socker

727 15th St NW

Washington DC 20005

202-745-0902

vistaleader@cnhed.org

www.thecoalitiondc.org

Listing ID

130008


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